PS 59 Beekman Hill International School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedPrograms offered
Pre-K · K+
Annual tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
School continues
Through Grade 5
Student-teacher ratio
~16:1
Total students
~520
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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PS 59 Beekman Hill International School is a free, public NYC DOE elementary school in Midtown East, distinguished as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and a National Blue Ribbon school. Its inquiry-based curriculum runs from pre-K and kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing conceptual, internationally minded learning. Admission follows NYC DOE zoned and lottery rules rather than private-school processes. A strong PTA and parent community round out the experience.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
No
Tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes · until 4:30pm
Tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
This school continues through Grade 5. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
Admissions
Admissions dates coming soon for this school
Leadership
Nekia Wise (Principal)
Principal Nekia Wise (~3 yrs at PS 59 per NYC School Quality Report; further credentials not published)
Admissions contact
Main office
Ex-missions
Children continue at PS 59 Beekman Hill International School through Grade 5; here “ex-missions” refers to placing graduates into their next schools (for example, high school). The school guides families through school visits, testing, and applications.
Where graduates go
Public middle schools
5 schoolsBased on 2024–2025, most attended (NYC DOE Snapshot). Source: tools.nycenet.edu.
Culture & Community
IB Primary Years Programme (international)
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